Why Partial Discharge Monitoring in Circuit Breakers
Partial Discharge (PD) in circuit breakers creates high-frequency discharges in insulation systems, which are frequently invisible during normal operation. These discharges increasingly weaken insulation as internal chemical bonds break down, surface tracking, erosion and accelerated aging. As degradation continues,the risk of dielectric failure grows, leading to potentially catastrophic breaker malfunction or total system outages.
PD detection at early stage allows utilities to evaluate insulation health, classify fault types, and examine severity levels, thereby enabling timely intervention. Predictive maintenance through continuous monitoring of PD allows for early identification of stress in insulation, minimizes risks of unexpected failures, and maximizes circuit breaker service life which results in higher safety, uptime, and return on investment.
Why Rugged Monitoring-
Rugged Monitoring offers a robust partial discharge (PD) monitoring solution for Independent Pole Operating Breakers (IPOB), Ganged Operated Breakers (GOB), Live and Dead Tank Breakers (DTB), and EHV, HV, and MV circuit breakers—providing flexibility across multiple voltage classes. Our solution combines high accuracy IoT sensors, acoustic PD sensors,edge devices, and advanced software to provide real time PD detection , fault classification and severity analysis—supporting predictive maintenance and minimizing unplanned outages.
With PRPD analysis, discharge trends, and AI-based diagnostics, the system improves fault localization and severity evaluation. It continuously monitors real-time partial discharge data and integrates with remote monitoring platforms to provide user-definable alarms, customized dashboards, and advanced analytics. Notification by email or SMS facilitates timely action. Suitable for new and retrofit installations, Rugged Monitoring’s PD solution prolongs breaker life, minimizes downtime, and facilitates predictive maintenance for safe and uninterrupted operation.
Invest in Efficiency & Sustainability
EMI-resistant and high-sensitivity sensors, enabling accurate real-time detection of partial discharge activity in circuit breaker insulation systems.
Scalable, comprehensive and precision-driven, supporting PRPD analysis, discharge trending, and local diagnostics for early fault detection.
AI-powered platform delivering real-time PD insights, severity assessment, and smart alerts to reduce downtime and extend breaker reliability.
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